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International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics
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International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 73 120 243 28
Engineering and Technology 470 51 76 17

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 206
Documents by Best Scientists*: 330
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 10
SCIMAGO H-index: 106
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.809
Impact Factor: 3.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at International Journal of Non-linear Mechanics?

The discussions in International Journal of Non-linear Mechanics mainly cover the fields of Mathematical analysis, Mechanics, Nonlinear system, Classical mechanics and Control theory. The work on Mathematical analysis tackled in it brings together disciplines like Geometry and Bifurcation. The research on Mechanics tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Amplitude and Buckling.

The featured Buckling research is covered under the field of Structural engineering. It focuses on Nonlinear system but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Vibration, Beam (structure), Numerical analysis and Finite element method. While work presented in the journal provided substantial information on Classical mechanics, it also covered topics in Isotropy and Constitutive equation.

International Journal of Non-linear Mechanics focuses on Constitutive equation as well as the interrelated topic of Viscoelasticity. Research on Control theory addressed in the journal frequently intersections with the field of Stability (probability).

  • Mathematical analysis (33.60%)
  • Mechanics (29.93%)
  • Nonlinear system (27.06%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Variational iteration method – a kind of non-linear analytical technique: some examples (1998 citations)
  • A coupling method of a homotopy technique and a perturbation technique for non-linear problems (1348 citations)
  • An explicit, totally analytic approximate solution for Blasius’ viscous flow problems (516 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at International Journal of Non-linear Mechanics:

The most cited publications focus on Mathematical analysis, Mechanics, Classical mechanics, Nonlinear system and Vibration. The study on Mathematical analysis presented in the journal articles is investigated in conjunction with research in Geometry. The works on Mechanics tackled in the published papers bring together disciplines like Buckling and Thermodynamics.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Quantum mechanics
  • Composite material
  • Mathematical analysis

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The concepts of Nonlinear system, Mathematical analysis, Mechanics, Bifurcation and Boundary value problem are tackled in the journal. The studies on Nonlinear system discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Vibration, Beam (structure), Finite element method and Amplitude. It addresses concerns in Mathematical analysis which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Stress (mechanics), Invariant (mathematics) and Buckling.

Issues in Buckling were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, Shear (sheet metal) and Tangent stiffness matrix. Mechanics works presented in International Journal of Non-linear Mechanics have a specific focus on Instability. The study on Bifurcation presented is investigated in conjunction with research in Chaotic.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Nonlinear analysis of thin-walled beams with highly deformable sections (10 citations)
  • Two-to-one internal resonance in the higher-order modes of a MEMS beam: Experimental investigation and theoretical analysis via local stability theory (6 citations)
  • A generalised neo-Hookean strain energy function for application to the finite deformation of elastomers (6 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in International Journal of Non-linear Mechanics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Kumbakonam R. Rajagopal (53 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • Richard H. Rand (31 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • J. N. Reddy (28 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Marco Amabili (28 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Weiqiu Zhu (26 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in International Journal of Non-linear Mechanics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Texas A&M University (78 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 4 less than at the previous edition,
  • Virginia Tech (71 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Michigan (61 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of California, Berkeley (60 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • Sapienza University of Rome (60 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 8.00% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 10.14% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 5.07% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.49% of all publications and 70.29% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Top Publications

  • Linear and nonlinear dynamics of micro and nano-resonators: Review of recent advances

    Amal Hajjaj;Amal Hajjaj;N Jaber;N Jaber;S Ilyas;FK Alfosail

    (2020)
    156 Citations
  • On thermo-viscoelastic experimental characterization and numerical modelling of VHB polymer

    Zisheng Liao;Zisheng Liao;Mokarram Hossain;Xiaohu Yao;Markus Mehnert

    (2020)
    87 Citations
  • A Lagrangian Hencky-type non-linear model suitable for metamaterials design of shearable and extensible slender deformable bodies alternative to Timoshenko theory

    Emilio Turco;Emilio Barchiesi;Ivan Giorgio;Francesco dell’Isola

    (2020)
    84 Citations
  • Hyperelastic structures: A review on the mechanics and biomechanics

    (2022)
    76 Citations
  • Design, development, and theoretical and experimental tests of a nonlinear energy harvester via piezoelectric arrays and motion limiters

    (2022)
    71 Citations
  • A review on the statics and dynamics of electrically actuated nano and micro structures

    Hossein B. Khaniki;Mergen H. Ghayesh;Marco Amabili

    (2021)
    61 Citations
  • Geometrical nonlinear numerical frequency prediction of porous functionally graded shell panel under thermal environment

    (2022)
    56 Citations
  • Active control for acoustic wave propagation in nonlinear diatomic acoustic metamaterials

    Zhenyu Chen;Weijian Zhou;C.W. Lim

    (2020)
    56 Citations
  • 3D printed elastomeric polyurethane: Viscoelastic experimental characterizations and constitutive modelling with nonlinear viscosity functions

    Mokarram Hossain;Rukshan Navaratne;Djordje Perić

    (2020)
    56 Citations

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